Indications And Dose
Major depression | Social anxiety disorder | Post-traumatic stress disorder | Generalised anxiety disorder ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: 20 mg daily, dose to be taken in the morning, no evidence of greater efficacy at higher doses; maximum 50 mg per day ▶Elderly: 20 mg daily, dose to be taken in the morning, no evidence of greater efficacy at higher doses; maximum 40 mg per day Obsessive-compulsive disorder ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: Initially 20 mg daily, dose to be taken in the morning, increased in steps of 10 mg, dose to be increased gradually, increased to 40 mg daily, no evidence of greater efficacy at higher doses; maximum 60 mg per day ▶Elderly: Initially 20 mg daily, dose to be taken in the morning, increased in steps of 10 mg, dose to be increased gradually; maximum 40 mg per day Panic disorder ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: Initially 10 mg daily, dose to be taken in the morning, increased in steps of 10 mg, dose to be increased gradually, increased to 40 mg daily, no evidence of greater efficacy at higher doses; maximum 60 mg per day ▶Elderly: Initially 10 mg daily, dose to be taken in the morning, increased in steps of 10 mg, dose to be increased gradually; maximum 40 mg per day Menopausal symptoms, particularly hot flushes, in women with breast cancer (except those taking tamoxifen). ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: 10 mg once daily l UNLICENSED USE g Paroxetine is used for menopausal symptoms, i but it is not licensed for this indication.
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